FOSS

foss, edward (1787-1870), english lawyer and biographer, was born in london on the 16th of october 1787. he was a solicitor by profession, and on his retirement from practice in 1840, he devoted himself to the study of legal antiquities. his _judges of england_ (9 vols., 1848-1864) is a standard work, characterized by accuracy and extensive research. _biographia juridica_, _a biographical dictionary of english judges_, appeared shortly after his death. he assisted in founding the incorporated law society, of which he was president in 1842 and 1843. he died of apoplexy on the 27th of july 1870.